XM Satellite Radio XMD076A - Manual (Page 12)

Installation Manual
XMD076A
XMD076A-3 Information is subject to the 8
Rev C , 06/22/06 restrictions on the title page
H E A D S U P T E C H N O L O G I E S
WARNING: The below extension shall be performed by a professional installer and
only after determining through analysis or test that this extension is necessary for
proper operation.
8. Ground Terminations: Wire ground straps used to terminate cable shields and
equipment shall be as short as possible. All bonds shall be 0.003 Ohms or less.
2.3.4 Electrical Load Analysis
Prior to installation, an electrical load analysis should be performed specific to the
aircraft. This analysis should be IAW AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 11. The following values
may be used to support the analysis:
Equipment
14 VDC Aircraft
Nominal/Maximum Load
28 VDC Aircraft
Nominal/Maximum Load
XMD076A 0.48 A 0.26 A
2.3.4.1 Power Circuit Protection
The power input to the XMD076A shall be circuit protected IAW the guidelines of AC
43.13-1B, Chapter 11, Section 2. A 1-Amp circuit breaker is required for use with the
XMD076A.